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Cricket World Cup 2023: India's highs and lows in World Cup cricket

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The country had some magical moments but also many heartbreaks in World Cup cricket in over 48 years. http://dlvr.it/Swp74s

US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise

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In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo. http://dlvr.it/Swp6qL

Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff

The tech giant's chief executive, Tim Cook, said he expects to increase investment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PR0oTLe via IFTTT

Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff

The tech giant's chief executive, Tim Cook, said he expects to increase investment. from BBC News - Technology

US offers $5m reward for information on Ecuador election assassination

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The US wants to find those behind the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio last month. http://dlvr.it/SwlhDS

Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. http://dlvr.it/Swlh7L

Watch: The Robot wolves trying to scare off Japan's bears

A howling 'monster wolf' is scaring wild bears away from the city of Takikawa. from BBC News - Technology

UAW strike: This union worker fist-bumped Biden, but may vote for Trump

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The current and former presidents are wooing striking auto workers in Michigan ahead of 2024 battle. http://dlvr.it/Swj3Bh

The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n2ZePQq via IFTTT

X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers

A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries. from BBC News - Technology

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - Technology

Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'

At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced his AI plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TA2hyN4 via IFTTT

Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'

At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced his AI plans. from BBC News - Technology

Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power. from BBC News - Technology

Fifa to EA Sports FC: Name change is big gamble for UK's best-selling game

The Fifa football video games are rebranded after a reported disagreement with the governing body. from BBC News - Technology

Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises. from BBC News - Technology

Biden dog Commander bites another Secret Service agent

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This is the 11th time Commander has bitten a guard at the White House or the Biden family home. http://dlvr.it/Swfbqt

Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H7z2T3g via IFTTT

Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter, EU says

A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six large social networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kNThVKt via IFTTT

Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter, EU says

A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six large social networks. from BBC News - Technology

Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts

The social media site will split revenue with contributors who are awarded "gold" by other users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iSlaDf1 via IFTTT

Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts

The social media site will split revenue with contributors who are awarded "gold" by other users. from BBC News - Technology

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

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The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. http://dlvr.it/SwcCHM

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iQy7L3J via IFTTT

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Technology

The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output

Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AIuZ7RO via IFTTT

The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output

Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. from BBC News - Technology

Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

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A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal. http://dlvr.it/SwYrB9

How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions

As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/c02lOJm via IFTTT

How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions

As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses. from BBC News - Technology

Osiris-Rex: Nasa awaits fiery return of asteroid Bennu samples

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A capsule carrying rocky debris from asteroid Bennu is about to streak through the sky above Utah. http://dlvr.it/SwX7ns

The Archies: Why an American comic book evokes nostalgia in Indians

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Archie Comic fans explain why the comic was so popular in the 1990s and whether it can be reinvented. http://dlvr.it/SwX7hn

Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

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An octopus with ear-like fins resembling the Disney character was filmed at a depth of more than 1,000 metres. http://dlvr.it/SwX7bf

TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Y27DOVp via IFTTT

TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology

Nursery boy's fentanyl death provokes horror in Bronx

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Residents of New York City's Bronx said the child's death is a symptom of a much larger problem. http://dlvr.it/SwVVcP

Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year

Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yUxaK8n via IFTTT

Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year

Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra. from BBC News - Technology

Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval

The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology

Zelensky's critical visit to Washington DC...in 100 seconds

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The Ukrainian president visited the Capitol, the Pentagon and the White House looking for support. http://dlvr.it/SwSFJz

Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval

The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ozwb38Y via IFTTT

AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN

Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. from BBC News - Technology

Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI

George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C1fPeHF via IFTTT

Game of Thrones author sues ChatGPT owner OpenAI

George RR Martin and John Grisham are among the authors suing the company over copyright laws. from BBC News - Technology

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Uwnkyqg via IFTTT

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. from BBC News - Technology

Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies

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Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living. http://dlvr.it/SwQCQ5

Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge

Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death. from BBC News - Technology

Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial

The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ufm7HB0 via IFTTT

Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial

The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant. from BBC News - Technology

Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases

Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/peAZEq2 via IFTTT

Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases

Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds. from BBC News - Technology

Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand

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The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity. http://dlvr.it/SwMgwf

Mortal Kombat 1: Nintendo Switch version will be fixed, says boss

The fighting series' creator admits the Nintendo edition isn't "the version we wanted to release". from BBC News - Technology

FTX: 'King of crypto' parents sued over missing millions

The parents of Sam Bankman Fried are being sued by people who lost money when his crypto firm FTX collapsed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kHGJEp1 via IFTTT

FTX: 'King of crypto' parents sued over missing millions

The parents of Sam Bankman Fried are being sued by people who lost money when his crypto firm FTX collapsed. from BBC News - Technology

Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed

The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from some legal but harmful material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/loN7kzt via IFTTT

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income

The comedian and actor is accused of historical rape and sexual assaults, which he denies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Mr9dQcp via IFTTT

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income

The comedian and actor is accused of historical rape and sexual assaults, which he denies. from BBC News - Technology

How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India

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Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada. http://dlvr.it/SwJncQ

Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall

The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1WpCrAs via IFTTT

Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall

The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". from BBC News - Technology

Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events?

The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/L0dzZOu via IFTTT

Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events?

The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. from BBC News - Technology

Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

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Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as government offices come under attack. http://dlvr.it/SwFy4y

Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1Ln4rMT via IFTTT

Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. from BBC News - Technology

Libya floods: 'This was a riverbed, it's just a wasteland now'

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The BBC's Anna Foster describes the devastation in the Libyan city of Derna after floods a week ago. http://dlvr.it/SwCv4g

Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Robert Olson fell from grace

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High-flying former ambassador brought down by ethics scandals and a conviction for illegal lobbying. http://dlvr.it/Sw9wWN

TikTok fined €345m over children's data privacy

The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020. from BBC News - Technology

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7TWkx0M via IFTTT

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". from BBC News - Technology

20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change

Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bmOAj4o via IFTTT

20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change

Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine's Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip

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The visit comes as US lawmakers debate sending another $24bn (£19bn) to Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/Sw7KFP

Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'

Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ngJw5td via IFTTT

Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'

Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. from BBC News - Technology

French iPhone 12 warning: European regulators examine alert on radiation levels

European regulators assess possible health risks after France's decision to temporarily halt sales. from BBC News - Technology

Why the FBI is still searching for hundreds of Capitol rioters

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The FBI says they are searching for more than 300 people - most of whom they say remain unidentified. http://dlvr.it/Sw4ZX3

'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk

The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governance from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PpSYQsC via IFTTT

'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk

The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governance from BBC News - Technology

AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real?

Test your skills at spotting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Gf18we9 via IFTTT

AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real?

Test your skills at spotting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz. from BBC News - Technology

Colombia deadliest country for environmentalists - report

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A study shows 60 environmental activists were killed in Colombia in 2022 out of 177 murdered worldwide. http://dlvr.it/Sw1q4G

Olivia Rodrigo interview: 'God, what a crazy trajectory'

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As her second album heads for number one, the star discusses the pressure of overnight fame. http://dlvr.it/Sw1pqS

Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly

In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly. from BBC News - Technology

Apple forced to ditch lightning charger in new iPhone

Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after EU forces it into the change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/syw1nJV via IFTTT

Apple forced to ditch iPhone lightning charger

Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after EU forces it into the change. from BBC News - Technology

Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem

Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges questions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/z8gbTmB via IFTTT

Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels

Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G9l20uT via IFTTT

Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels

Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. from BBC News - Technology

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Why it is worrying Egypt and Sudan

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Ethiopia is using water from the Nile to fill its giant Renaissance dam. http://dlvr.it/Svz2lG

Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning?

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Lm73oTq via IFTTT

Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning?

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger. from BBC News - Technology

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zuCcfny via IFTTT

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Two foreign aid workers die in Russian missile strike

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Two volunteers are killed and two others injured when their vehicle comes under fire in Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SvwP6m

Four videos show extent of damage in Marrakesh

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An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble. http://dlvr.it/SvtTM4

Syrian Druze protesters condemn Assad at mass rally

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A crowd in the city of Suweida, enraged by economic hardship, tears down a portrait of Syria's president. http://dlvr.it/SvrTmL

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dXSJ08 via IFTTT

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rOlgDz0 via IFTTT

Tech giants face fines for animal cruelty videos

The change to the Online Safety Bill comes as a result of a BBC Eye Investigation into global monkey abuse. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil". from BBC News - Technology

Danelo Cavalcante: Family 'terrified' by killer's escape from US jail

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The search enters its second week as the fugitive eludes hundreds of police, tracker dogs and aircraft. http://dlvr.it/Svnxy8

Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports

The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. from BBC News - Technology

Fourth FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty

The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wnl7E1R via IFTTT

Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dYmBVRU via IFTTT

Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AOPyJx4 via IFTTT

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. from BBC News - Technology

California moves towards caste discrimination ban

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Legislators said the measure would remove "invisible shackles", but Hindu activists said it singled out South Asians. http://dlvr.it/SvlDSm

Government denies u-turn on encrypted messaging row

The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1c2IeVD via IFTTT

Government denies u-turn on encrypted messaging row

The government states that the tech tools for accessing privates messages don't yet exist. from BBC News - Technology

Killer lawyer files appeal alleging jury tampering

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The double killer's attorneys say a clerk pressured jurors and told them "not to be fooled" by him. http://dlvr.it/SvhTXf

Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles

Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. from BBC News - Technology

Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn

The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uZDKNCm via IFTTT

Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn

The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. from BBC News - Technology

TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tTq9ej3 via IFTTT

TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. from BBC News - Technology

Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere

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The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival. http://dlvr.it/Svdn7k

New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules

A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024. from BBC News - Technology

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rkoHgcn via IFTTT

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - Technology

Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space

An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QtHndDv via IFTTT

Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space

An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. from BBC News - Technology

Child labour at 'critical moment' as more pushed into work: ILO

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The head of the UN agency says the world needs to act fast to get children out of exploitative work. http://dlvr.it/SvbLSx

Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky held in anti-corruption drive

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Ihor Kolomoisky is accused of fraud and is the latest target of Ukraine's anti-corruption drive. http://dlvr.it/SvYQh6

Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25

The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WgY3Bsc via IFTTT

Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25

The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. from BBC News - Technology

Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles

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France's post-colonial days are long gone and yet its influence in Francophone Africa is in tatters. http://dlvr.it/SvWb80

Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU

Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5Frhjzd via IFTTT

Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU

Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. from BBC News - Technology

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PLHgNWb via IFTTT

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. from BBC News - Technology

Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. http://dlvr.it/SvT4TZ